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Under the efforts of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, 12 local Emirati jewellery designers have embarked on an exclusive programme to elevate their skills.
In a collaboration between Dubai Culture and L’ÉCOLE Middle East, the School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, has launched the first edition of the Talent Atelier which started on the first week of September and will progress up to November 30, 2024.
Aiming to strengthen the cultural and creative industry of the UAE, this collaboration is set to cement Dubai’s position as an epicentre of creativity and an incubator for regional talent.
According to WAM, the programme emphasises three pillars: the history of jewellery, the world of gemstones, and developing exquisite jewellery-making techniques.
The 12 Emirati designers will be taking jewellery art courses and workshops at the designated L’ÉCOLE Middle East campus in Dubai Design District.
Dr. Saeed Mubarak bin Kharbash, CEO of the Arts and Literature Sector at Dubai Culture, said to WAM, “The Talent Atelier programme embodies the Authority’s cultural commitments and responsibilities aimed at supporting and empowering Emirati designers and entrepreneurs.”
He further mentioned that this will “encourage them to unleash their talents and contribute to enriching the creative scene in the emirate.”
Upon completion, the top six designers will get the opportunity to attend a five-day educational programme in the heart of Paris organised by L’ÉCOLE France & Europe’s new campus, Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau on the Grands Boulevards.
From gemology to learning the art and culture of jewellery making, the Talent Atelier will set a new benchmark for the UAE in elevating the educational standards in the field of luxury jewellery.
